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Bóka: Results of EP elections reflect a “demand for change”
János Bóka said the EU had given “ill-advised responses” in areas such as competitiveness, cohesion and agricultural policy, or demographic challenges.
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EU health ministers discuss cardiovascular diseases in Budapest
The Hungarian presidency supports the completion of the European Health Union as a way to respond to demographic challenges and strengthen the bloc’s competitiveness.
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PM Orbán meets Secretary-General of Council of the EU
Thérèse Blanchet and members of the government reviewed at the joint working meeting the Hungarian EU presidency’s goals.
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President Sulyok: Hungary is intent on strengthening Europe
The president said Hungary was committed to defending Europe’s interests and the rights and obligations stipulated in the founding treaties, as well as overcoming the challenges it faces.
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PM Orbán underlines importance of restoring EU’s competitiveness
“Hungary is gearing up for an exceptionally active EU presidency. It’s time to set aside ideological disputes and kick-start Europe’s engine. Let’s make Europe competitive again," the prime minister said.
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President Sulyok: Brussels is a place to “learn the art of compromise”
The president said Hungarians have often been “spared misfortune” by the “valour” of sovereignty.
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PM Orbán: Hungary's EU presidency will help “Make Europe Great Again”
The prime minister said Hungary’s diplomacy was “open and straightforward” and it would “call a spade a spade” in European debates.
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Hungary's presidency will aim to launch negotiations on EU space law
Hungary is getting ready to send an astronaut to space again under its Hungarian to Orbit (HUNOR) program.
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Opening ceremony marks start of Hungary's EU presidency
On July 1, 2024, Hungary officially took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The opening ceremony showcased Hungary's cultural heritage and its commitment to strengthening European unity and cooperation.
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PM Orbán expresses his vision for Hungary's EU presidency in exclusive interview
PM Orbán emphasizes peace and competitiveness as the core goals of Hungary's EU presidency, stressing the need for a unified stance in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, stronger European economic policies, and effective migration controls.
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Hungary's EU presidency: strengthening European competitiveness
As Hungary prepares to take over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on July 1, 2024, the central focus is set on strengthening European competitiveness.
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Bóka: EU's strategic priorities should be decided with voters’ will in mind
Hungary is prepared to take over the rotating presidency of the EU, despite the challenging times in which it is shouldering it.
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Bóka: EU must guarantee peace and security for Europe
János Bóka said Hungary would hold the EU rotating presidency at a time of crisis.